NCCHC welcomes three new members to its multidisciplinary board of representatives.
Apr 28, 2022
Abuse of Incarcerated People Position Statement Updated
Correctional health professionals have a fundamental duty to the clinical care, physical safety, and psychological wellness of their patients. NCCHC has revised its position
Apr 25, 2022
Standards Q & A: Is a Grievance Log Required?
Q: Is a log necessary for tracking grievances? It is not in the compliance indicators for the grievance process standard, but it is something we
Apr 25, 2022
Standards Q and A: Scope of Practice with Patient Care Needs
Q: I work in a jail and am trying to find guidance on what credential a jail nurse needs to have. Does the nurse have
Apr 25, 2022
Standards Q & A: The Importance of Refusal Forms
Q: If we document a patient’s refusal to a treatment or medication offered in the patient’s health record, why do we also need to include
Apr 25, 2022
Good for Everyone: Interventions to Maintain Mental Health During COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected staff and residents of correctional facilities, and the impact goes beyond physical health. Protecting the community has required
Aug 26, 2024
Rosalind Franklin Society Announces Outstanding Research Award for the Journal Of Correctional Health Care
This annual award recognizes outstanding research and published work of women and underrepresented minority scientists, physicians, and engineers.
Aug 16, 2024
Standards Q&A: Annual 12-Hour CE Requirement
Does our state CE requirement for RNs meet the standard?
Aug 7, 2024
Free Webinar Highlights Changes to Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy for Youth
Starting January 1, 2025, young people can maintain Medicaid coverage while incarcerated.
Jul 24, 2024
Share Your Expertise at the NCCHC Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
Help shape the future of correctional health care.
Jul 23, 2024
CDC Updates Information on TBI and Corrections
TBI is linked to disciplinary problems., higher recidivism rates, mental health problems, and SUD.
Jul 18, 2024
NCCHC Board Adopts Strategic Priorities for 2024 – 2029
Collaboration/leadership, education, advocacy, and innovation/growth adopted as priorities.
